Crowns & Bridges in North Dallas
Crowns and bridges are some of the most common procedures performed at our Dallas dental clinic. Dental crowns, or âcaps,â cover an existing damaged, decayed, or unattractive tooth. When paired with a bridge, they can even replace a tooth entirely. Crowns cover the entire tooth, all the way to the gumline. Most often, they restore a tooth’s natural appearance and prevent further deterioration.
Dr. Ron Katyal has more than 22 years of experience in cosmetic and family dentistry. As a result, he has performed countless dental crowns. Our crowns and bridges come in a wide range of materials, including metal, porcelain, or a combination of both. Every crown is custom made for each patient.
The Dental Crown Procedure
Crowns are designed to fit over an existing tooth. From there, a dental bridge fills in the gaps where teeth are missing. Crowns can also help with whitening, reshaping, and realigning existing teeth. The dental crown procedure may go as follows:
- Consultation with Dr. Katyal
- Preparation of the affected tooth
- Impression of the tooth is then made
- A temporary crown is put in place
- The permanent, custom crown is constructed
- The final crown is inserted
Dental Bridges
Bridges typically consist of an artificial tooth connected to a set of crowns. Together, they fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth. The bridgework spans the space of the missing teeth and may require three or more crowns. Depending on your situation, two of those crowns may sit over healthy teeth on both sides of the gap. These are called abutment teeth.
Dr. Katyal uses state-of-the-art technology and brings more than 22 years of experience to every patient he serves throughout the Dallas area. So, to learn more about our crown and bridge services, please contact us today.
